A long-awaited reckoning: A timeline of the Father Marko Rupnik case September 3, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News For over three decades, the allegations of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse against Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik were met with cover-ups and bureaucratic delays.
Vatican theological commission defines ‘sin against creation and the Creator’ in new document September 3, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The International Theological Commission published a new document Sept. 2 calling for ecological conversion due to “sin against creation and the Creator.”
Father Michael Heine elected as new president of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men September 2, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations The Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) has elected Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine as its president. CMSM is a pontifically recognized national organization that represents and serves leaders of men’s religious congregations, monastic communities and religious institutes in the United States. (Courtesy Conventual Franciscans)
Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation September 2, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV began the five-week Season of Creation by calling on the faithful to step away from the frenzy of daily life to “hear the melodious voice of creation,” stressing that “it is not yet too late” to repair humanity’s relationship with the environment.
Judge’s ruling vindicates Cardinal Ouellet in abuse lawsuit; accuser ordered to pay him damages September 2, 2026By The Catholic Register OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A judge in Montreal has found sexual misconduct accusations against Quebec’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet to be unfounded and ordered his accuser to pay him $100,000.
Faith wins the crown September 2, 2026By Rita Buettner Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Gianna Romero was 18 when she first learned about a scholarship opportunity through Miss Maryland. She saw Miss Bel Air out in the community and was curious about the role.
Cassidy takes aim at FDA mifepristone regulation, manufacturers September 1, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, said in a report published Aug. 27 that while the FDA should reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone, its sponsors may not be “currently meeting their legal responsibilities to ensure compliance” with remaining requirements.
Archbishop Lori welcomes students to ‘wonderful school year’ September 1, 2026By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video Teachers and staff members across the Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomed students to the start of a new school year Aug. 31 with smiles, hugs and words of encouragement. At Immaculate Conception School (ICS) in Towson, Archbishop Williiam E. Lori and Chancellor of Education Gregory Farno also joined in the activities, shaking hands and giving fist bumps to students as they arrived.
Catholic aid worker in Nepal sees ‘long road’ to recovery after ‘unprecedented’ disaster for region September 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Devastation from Aug. 26 flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border is staggering, and the road to recovery will be long, a Catholic aid worker now on the ground in that nation told OSV News.
Never let injustice, evil in the world corrupt your heart, pope tells faithful September 1, 2026By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Whatever the injustice or injury, do not revert to hatred or violence, Pope Leo XIV told the faithful, because only love, hope, forgiveness and respect will protect and promote human dignity.
Gaza school reopening is a reminder that ‘hope is stronger than fear,’ bishop says September 1, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News As children worldwide head back to classrooms this fall, students in Gaza are returning to a vastly different reality as the school at Holy Family Parish reopens for the first time since the start of Israel’s military campaign.
Nunciature: No papal event for Paris Rupnik chapel; bishop confirms pope ordered Vatican News Rupnik ban September 1, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The apostolic nunciature in Paris confirmed to OSV News Aug. 31 that no papal celebration is scheduled in the Father Marko Rupnik mosaic-decorated chapel inside its Paris building during the apostolic trip to France Sept. 25-28.
